WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2

A black and white image of a WKNC DJ using sound equipment that has a mushroom growing out of it with text reading "So you want to be a DJ? Come to our spring interest meeting and get connected! 1/13 and 1/14 at 6 p.m. in Room 3210 of Talley Student Union."

Do you want to join the WKNC network? Whether you want to be a DJ or content creator or if you're just curious about how you can bring your talents to the station come to one of our interest meetings!

Meetings will be held on January 13th and 14th at 6 p.m. in 3210 Talley Student Union.

Join us for this week's Local Lunch Live, featuring music from Roxby at The Corner on Centennial, Thursday November 6 from 12-1 PM!

Interested in airing a PSA on WKNC 88.1? Visit wknc.org/about/psa/ or contact wknc-programming@ncsu.edu to get started!

Promotional graphic for WKNC 88.1 FM with a microphone, mixing console, and text describing DJ training opportunities.

Join the team at WKNC. All NC State students can apply for DJ training at the start of each semester or start creating content at any time.
#NCState #CollegeRadio

The image is a promotional poster for "WKNC Content Training" featuring a schedule of events and a young woman in a radio studio. The left side lists five events with dates in August.

Welcome back, Wolfpack! Start your semester right by becoming a content contributor for WKNC. All NC State students are welcome to learn about how to make blogs, videos, podcasts, interviews, radio news and features.

The image is a promotional flyer with a red background featuring details about interest meetings for a student radio station. It has a grid-style design with perforated red dots along the left edge.

Want to be a DJ for WKNC? If you are an NC State student, stop by 201 Witherspoon for one of our interest meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 20 and Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.

This week on Oak City Move, I sit down with Stacey Donoghue — co-founder of StrongHER TogetHER — an incredible organization dedicated to empowering girls through mentorship, sisterhood, and community.
#OakCityMove #StrongHERTogetHER #WKNC881 #WomenWhoLead #TriangleNC #YouthEmpowerment #PodcastDrop

In a concept album, the album as a whole often means something different than the individual songs. Read more of Emily Heiges’s take on the concept album at blog.wknc.org

Promotional poster for Neptunes x WKNC 88.1’s “(Almost) Locals Only!” show on July 10th featuring free live music from bands CPS, Survival Tactics, Negative Bias, and Drivel. Event starts at 8 PM; free entry for 21+, $5 for 18+.

It’s July, and it’s time for a new Locals Only!, WKNC’s FREE monthly live local music event in partnership with Neptunes! Join us on Thursday, July 10 for some good sounds and cool bands!

Silhouette of a tree and hanging figure with the text "HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?" in a gothic font.

Interview with Prince of Eden: Have You Seen Him?
The seemingly somewhat-Christian “electro-folk” artist who makes beautiful noise heavily influenced by video gaming #wknc #blog

Digital illustration of a notification card on a soft beige background with a subtle leaf texture and a small black bell icon. The text indicates WKNC may be off air on Thursday, June 26 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., but listeners can enjoy the stations' web streams.

Pardon our progress! WKNC's transmitter and broadcast antenna are at NC State's DH Hill Library, so we will be off air at 88.1 HD-1 and HD-2 for part of Thursday. But don't worry. You can still catch us online at wknc.org/listen.

Promotional poster for WKNC Summer Events with a list of events and a person at a radio console. June 26 - Karaoke with WKNC Harris Field, Witherspoon 6–8 P.M. July 9 - WKNC Content Training 324 Witherspoon (Technician) 1–3 P.M. July 14 - WKNC Listening Party 343 Witherspoon (WKNC) 5–7 P.M. July 16 - WKNC Station Tours 343 Witherspoon (WKNC) 3–5 P.M. July 24 - WKNC Content Training 324 Witherspoon (Technician) 3–5 P.M.

We have tons of great events this summer. Join us for Karaoke with WKNC on Thursday, June 26 on Harris Field and check out what else we have coming up in July.

Digital illustration designed to resemble a music player interface. The central square displays the podcast “Oak City Move,” and the text reads "Breaking the Silence: How InterAct and NC State Women’s Center Support Survivors."

We’re kicking off the return of "Oak City Move" with a powerful new episode with Delena Epps-Avery from the NC State Women’s Center and Taylor Price & Shelby Klapec from InterAct to talk about the vital work they do supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. buff.ly/gqu6zIi

Digital illustration designed to resemble a music player interface. The central square displays the podcast “Oak City Move,” and the text reads "Breaking the Silence: How InterAct and NC State Women’s Center Support Survivors."

We’re kicking off the return of "Oak City Move" with a powerful new episode with Delena Epps-Avery from the NC State Women’s Center and Taylor Price & Shelby Klapec from InterAct to talk about the vital work they do supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. buff.ly/gqu6zIi

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Welcome, new members of the Wolfpack! If you are on campus during New Student Orientation, stop by and see us in the Woodward Student Involvement Center to learn more about WKNC 88.1, Technician, Roundabout, The Nubian Message, Agromeck and all the opportunities we have at NC State Student Media.

Two people interacting at an NC State Student Media information table.

Welcome, new members of the Wolfpack! If you are on campus during New Student Orientation, stop by and see us in the Woodward Student Involvement Center to learn more about WKNC 88.1, Technician, Roundabout, The Nubian Message, Agromeck and all the opportunities we have at NC State Student Media.

Promotional flyer for Neptunes and WKNC's Locals Only! with text on a dark, crumpled background. Performers for the May 8 event are 03popmachine and applefield.

Did you miss applefield at WKNC's DBB21 in February? Now is your chance to see applefield with 03popmachine next Thursday at 8 p.m. and Neptunes and WKNC's Locals Only!

DJ with headphones talking into a microphone.

Attention all NC State groups and local non-profits. Submit your event information for a free PSA on WKNC. Details at wknc.org/PSA. #NCState

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Check out our college radio starter pack. go.bsky.app/FsVWnox

Student performer at The Corner performance space.

Today is the NC State Day of Giving. Support your favorite college radio station and events like WKNC's Local Lunch Live by #GivingPack. buff.ly/ocrxpGi (BTW Local Lunch Live starts today at noon!) @ncstate.bsky.social

DJs under a WKNC 88.1 tent on Harris Field

The Strength of the Wolf is the Pack. 🐺 Support what you love (like WKNC) during NC State's Day of Giving on March 26. #GivingPack @ncstate.bsky.social

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Challenges | NC State Day of Giving NC State Day of Giving: passion inspired, donor fueled.

I'm helping my favorite area of @NCState (hint: it's WKNC) get a head start on Day of Giving — and you can, too! Learn how: ncst.at/SPuU50UKjkr #GivingPack

A Streetcar Named Locals Only! - WKNC 88.1 FM - North Carolina State University Student Radio Locals Only! WKNC’s collaborative project with Neptunes to showcase local talent returns once more on Thursday, March 13th with an all-star lineup of punk bands for your listening pleasure. Without fu...

Join us on Thursday, March 13 for Locals Only! at Neptunes. wknc.org/2025/03/12/a...

Student Spotlight: Daniel Turk December 2024 Student Spotlight

Shout out to our DJ Daniel Turk for earning the December student spotlight from the Department of Performing Arts and Technology.

WKNC Songs of the Year 2024: "Docket" by Blondshell featuring Billy, "Plastic" by Glitterer, "ride around" by Goat Girl, "Vampire Empire" by Adrianne Lenker, "Wong Kar-wai" by Say Lou Lou and "Hello" by Girl and Girl.

WKNC played more than 134,000 songs on our HD-1 channel in 2024. Here are the top six.

#CollegeRadio #2024Playlist

Retro-style recruitment poster for WKNC spring interest meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. in 201 Witherspoon.

Hot off the digital press is the graphic for our spring interest meeting. NC State students can stop by 201 Witherspoon on Jan. 7 or 8 to learn more and get an application.

Neptunes and WKNC 88.1 present Locals Only! with Electric Lady Man and Booster Club. Free Live music on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Free for 21+ and $5 for 18-20.

Just announced! Join us next Thursday, Dec. 14 for free, live music from Raleigh bands Electric Lady Man and Booster Club. #NCMusic #LocalsOnly

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Support your local college radio station at wknc.org/donate. #GivingTuesday

Best Podcast Talent finalists showing Katie Quesinberry and Claire Conklin from WKNC 88.1 at NC State.

International Student Broadcasting Championship - Best Audio Production Sponsorship Finalist - Katie Quesinberry and Claire Conklin for McKay's Used Books.

#ISBC

Best News Feature finalists showing Emilia Rivadeneira from WKNC 88.1 at NC State.

International Student Broadcasting Championship - Best News Feature Finalist - Emilia Rivadeneira for "Eye on the Triangle North Carolina Heat Wave."

#ISBC